Non‐erosive reflux disease (NERD) — acid reflux and symptom patterns

• Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 537 - 545
• Main Authors: Martinez, S. D., Malagon, I. B., Garewal, H. S., Cui, H., Fass, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.02.2003; Blackwell
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ambulatory Care; Barrett Esophagus - diagnosis; Biological and medical sciences; Esophagitis, Peptic - diagnosis; Esophagoscopy; Esophagus; Female; Gastric Acid; Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen; Gastroesophageal Reflux - diagnosis; Heartburn - etiology; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Other diseases. Semiology; Human; Pyrosis; Gastroesophageal reflux; Symptomatology; Esophageal disease; Esophagitis; pH; Digestive diseases; Barrett esophagus; Comparative study; Esophagus

Summary Background: Recent reports suggest that patients with non‐erosive reflux disease (NERD) treated with anti‐reflux medications show lower symptom improvement rates than patients with erosive oesophagitis treated with the same medications. Aim: To determine the acid reflux and symptom patterns...